It is with enormous sadness and great regret that Stratton Parish Council has learned of the death, in a car accident, of one of its councillors, Mrs Hannah Richardson. Hannah’s husband, Stuart, was also seriously injured in the crash. Everyone
5th August 2017 – Temporary Ring and Ride Travel Arrangements
Stratton Parish Council would be interested to receive any comments or observations from any residents who have, or are, using the temporary Ring and Ride replacement for the 212 bus service. All comments are welcomed but in particular, ‘Did it
5th August 2017 – Award of Grants under Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972
Stratton Parish Council has agreed the criteria for the awarding of grants under Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972 and the following are the measures against which applications for grant support will be assessed:- Any group, club or
24th July 2017 – Village Red Telephone Box
Stratton Parish Council has today learned that as a result of the representations made by the Council on behalf of the residents of Stratton, through West Dorset District Council Planning Department to British Telecom, that the red telephone box in
22nd July 2017 – Temporary Replacement Arrangements for 212 Bus Service
Stratton Parish Council has been advised by County Councillor Jill Haynes of the following temporary arrangements as a replacement for the 212 bus service:- Maiden Newton Ring & Ride: Tel: 01305 228965 Good News! Working with local parishes, we have
21st July 2017 – Cakes and the Adventure Play Area!
The Adventure Play Area Working Group continues to raise funds for the cost of the kit on the playing field and to that end is providing the refreshments at the Stratton & District Home & Garden Club Summer Show on
18th July 2017 – New Beam for the Swings on the Adventure Play Area
Good News. Stratton Parish Council have been informed that a new replacement beam for the swings in the Adventure Play Area will be with us on Saturday 22nd July
30th June 2017 – Withdrawal of the 212 Bus Service
Stratton Parish Council has been informed by Dorset County Council (DCC) that Damory, who is the current operator of the 212 bus service and which forms part of the subsidised public transport network, does not see it as a commercially
25th May 2017 – Stratton Parish Council Achievements 2016-2017
The following is a list of the achievements and activities completed by the Parish Council during the last financial year which was presented at the Annual Parish Meeting on 16th May 2017. Completion of Adventure Play Area Conducted a Speed
22nd May 2017 – Vacancies for Councillors on Stratton Parish Council
Stratton Parish Council now has two vacancies for councillors. With the resignation of Cllr Pete Jackson, the Parish Council is required to issue a statutory notice, reproduced below, advertising the latest vacancy. NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR PARISH
22nd May 2017 – Resignation of Councillor Mr Peter Jackson
Councillor Mr Peter Jackson has recently tendered his resignation from the Parish Council. Pete will be much missed and the Parish Council would like to thank him for all the work he has done through the Council on behalf of
22nd May 2017 – Appointment of New Stratton Parish Council Clerk
Stratton Parish Council would like to announce the appointment of a new parish clerk, Mr Christopher Boulton, who will take up the position from 1st June 2017. Many residents will already know Mr Boulton through his involvement in various village